Mr. Kevin Maccellean Massey, age 55, passed away Friday, December 26, 2025 in Alexandria, Louisiana.  He was a son of the late John Calvin Massey, Sr. and Dorothy Martin Massey.

Kevin was a curious and loving son.  He was raised in the church, and he excelled at schoolwork.  Kevin graduated from Laurens District 55 High School in 1988, where was valedictorian and spoke at his graduation.  From an early age, he was a leader.  He went on to graduate from Clemson University  with a B.S. Degree in Chemical Engineering in 1993. He started his career with Hoerst Celanese in Mount Holly, NC, that same year.  He began as a chemical engineer and process technician there but quickly rose to become a department manager.. During his time in Mount Holly, he met his wife, Pamela Dorsey Massey.  They were married on April 28, 2001.

Kevin was a born leader. He took a position in the following years in Baton Rouge, La, as a mid-level manager. Even though he found tremendous success in the chemical industry, he never forgot his roots, where he was raised strong in the Mount Carmel AME Church. He stayed in touch with the church no matter where his career took him, and he often returned to visit.  Kevin remained steadfast in his faith.  While his career took off, he maintained his values his mother, father and church family had instilled in him.  He used these value in his everyday life in his position as as a site manager when he relocated to the Ohio area.  He treated everyone he met with fairness and respect.  Whether it was the security guard or the CEO of the plant, they were all the same in his eyes.  Kevin had an infectious smile that endeared people to him.

At the peak of his career, Kevin and his wife were determined to get back to the south where they were both reared.  He took a position as a site manager in Covington, GA, then in Saraland, AL, before ending up as site manager for Arkema in Pineville, LA.  As a man, Kevin was able to touch many lives in the position he was in.  He made everyone feel special and important thanks his Christian values.

Along with his mother and father, he is predeceased by his sisters, Mary Laine Bowser, Patricia Ann Massey and his brothers, John Calvin Massey, Jr., Jimmy M. Massey, Michael T. Massey and Curtis E. Massey.

He is survived by one sister, Debra Massey; two brothers, Charles A. Massey and Keith Massey; his family pet, Cody Massey, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Funeral services will be held 2 p.m., Saturday, January 17, 2026 at Mt. Carmel AME Church,  Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Beasley Funeral Home, Fountain Inn is in charge of arrangements.